'Is This Legal?' book excerpt: The frantic few minutes immediately after UFC 1
In his new book, “Is This Legal?,” UFC co-founder Art Davie (along co-author Sean Wheelock) recounts the very first UFC event. In an excerpt he’s shared with MMAjunkie, Davie discusses the frantic few...
View ArticleESPN's '30 for 30' podcast about UFC 1 makes an old story feel new
It sounds like a tale you already know, or at least think you know: the origin story of the UFC. And chances are you have heard it before, in several different ways and from a variety of sources, but...
View ArticleBeer Goggle History, Ep. 02: UFC 1, the event that started it all
Hard to believe that the UFC held its first event – UFC 1 from McNichols Sports Arena in Denver – 25 years ago today. To reflect on what that first event was actually like, we fired up UFC Fight Pass...
View ArticleToday in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something new
(Editor’s note: This story originally published on Nov. 12, 2018.) To those who bought the pay-per-view and took the ride on Nov. 12, 1993, it must have seemed like a wild gamble. Here was this brand...
View ArticleUFC names top submission finishes of all-time
The UFC has celebrated its 25th anniversary throughout 2018, and with the year about to come to a close, the organization is looking back at the best of the best. In recent days, the UFC has listed a...
View ArticleSI Films to release feature-length documentary on UFC 1 this Fall
The story of the first UFC event has been told and retold over various platforms during the more than 25-year history of the organization. But what could be among the most in-depth accounts to date is...
View ArticleWatch UFC 1, the event that started it all, in full
If we’re being perfectly honest? My, we’ve come a long way in this sport. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen UFC 1, the promotion is giving you a chance to look back at the historic event in full –...
View ArticleUFC Fight Pass therapy: 10 classic events to keep you entertained during the...
With the sporting world at a standstill, resources like UFC Fight Pass are proving essential for MMA fans looking to get their fix during the coronavirus lockdown. The UFC’s streaming platform’s...
View ArticleToday in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something new
Today in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something new
View ArticleThe event that started it all: Watch UFC 1 in its entirety – 30 years later
UFC 295 marked the 30th anniversary of the promotion. Over three decades, the UFC – and the sport of MMA as a whole – has evolved tremendously. If evidence is needed, go back and watch the promotion’s...
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